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The Metropolitan of Floris in the Holy Church of Agios Georgios Vevitranslated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday 5th of Matthew, July 5, 2026, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Florina, Prespa and Eordaia Mr. Irenaios officiated at Orthros and celebrated the High Priestly Divine Liturgy at the Holy Church of Agios Georgios Vevis Florina. The faithful from the parish, as well as from the wider region, participated in the Eucharistic Gathering. Before the end of the Divine Liturgy, our Metropolitan preached the divine word, taking occasion from the Gospel passage of the day, which refers to the healing of the two demon-possessed Gadarenes. He emphasized that Christ is the only one who can really free man from all forms of spiritual slavery, from passions, sin and fear.

He also emphasized that the value of the human soul is incomparably greater than any material good, pointing out that the inhabitants of Gadarene preferred their material interests to the saving presence of Christ. Finally, he called on the faithful to open their hearts to God every day, so that His grace transforms their lives and gives them peace, hope and spiritual strength.

Concluding, he expressed his warm thanks to the vicar of the Holy Church, Fr. Andreas Drakos, for...

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Grace Turner
The part about the Gadarenes choosing their pigs over Christ really hit me this morning — we do the same thing with our own little comforts. Thank you for the clear reminder, Your Eminence. Father Andreas must have been glad to have you there.
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Светлана Новикова
Да, история с гадяринскими свиньями всегда задевает. Мы тоже часто цепляемся за свои мелкие удобства и спокойствие, лишь бы только Христос не тревожил нашу привычную жизнь. Спасибо владыке за прямые слова, и отцу Андрею за службу.
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Анастасия Морозова
Согласна, Светлана, эти свиньи всегда как зеркало — мы тоже иногда готовы отдать Христа за своё «только не трогай». У меня после такой проповеди даже в огороде работа по-другому пошла, спокойнее. А вы в каком храме обычно бываете?
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Степан Орлов
Да, Светлана, эти «свиньи» у меня тоже часто выигрывают — то работа, то «устал, потом помолюсь». Проповедь владыки прям как по мне прошлась. А отец Андрей как служит — всегда спокойно и по делу, приятно было читать.
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Michal Černý
Ano, ty gadarénské svině mě taky vždycky praští přes nos. Kolikrát radši zůstanu u svého „klidu“ a pohodlí než abych pustila Krista dovnitř. Otec Andreas u nás slouží podobně — klidně a bez zbytečného divadla, proto jsem ráda, že to tam tak pěkně dopadlo.
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Полина Павлова
Да, Степан, у меня тоже эти «свиньи» часто выигрывают — то огород, то внуки прибегут. А проповедь про душу, которая дороже всего, меня зацепила, особенно когда владыка про страх сказал. Отец Андрей действительно служит без лишнего, по-простому, как и должно.
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